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What age group do I play in?

Year* 2008-2009
Birthdate	Age Group
Aug 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995	U14
Aug 1, 1995 - July 31, 1996	U13
Aug 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997	U12
Aug 1, 1997 - July 31, 1998	U11
Aug 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999	U10
Aug 1, 1999 - July 31, 2000	U09
Aug 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001	U08

*The Soccer year starts in August and goes through July. Any child can play in an older group if recommended by the tryout assessment committee, but no child can play on a younger team.

Submitted by jalcorn on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 15:19

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The Youth soccer year starts in August of each year and lasts through July, with games starting at the end of August and generally wrapping up in June. The leagues that Eastside Kickers participate in usually have 4 seasons - Outdoor Fall (August -> November) and Spring (April -> June), Indoor Winter 1 (November -> January) and Indoor Winter 2 (January -> March).

The leagues are divided into "U" divisions based on age. The "U" division a player is placed in depends on their age on the last day of the soccer year - July 31st. For example, if a player is 12 years old by July 31st, 2007, that child is a U12 for the 2006-2007 year. If that player didn't turn 12 until August 1st, 2007, that player would be a U11.

Players cannot play with a younger group. Players are allowed to "play up" on the recommendation of their coach, but we always recommend that players start with the correct age group.

A handy chart for the 2006-2007 year:

Year 2006-2007
Birthdate	Age Group
Aug 1, 1992 - July 31, 1993	U14
Aug 1, 1993 - July 31, 1994	U13
Aug 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995	U12
Aug 1, 1995 - July 31, 1996	U11
Aug 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997	U10
Aug 1, 1997 - July 31, 1998	U09
Aug 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999	U08

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